Reefs to Rockies, Specialists in Travel to Bio-Diversity Hotspots, Reveals Value Vacations That Will Stretch Travelers’ Dollar in 2010

Denver, CO, November 23, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Denver-based tour operator Reefs to Rockies (www.reefstorockies.com), specializing in conservation tourism to biodiversity hotspots across the globe, understands that many Americans have an inherent need to travel despite tighter budgets as a result of the recent global economic crisis. Therefore, they have created innovative value vacation options that will stretch travelers’ dollars in 2010. Up and coming value vacation destinations such as Ilha de Mozambique and Isla Mujeres, Mexico offer a terrific value, and more established countries such as Ecuador and Costa Rica can provide more “bang for your buck.”

“Two years ago many of our clients came to us looking for a vacation that would create memories of a lifetime,” explains Sheridan Samano, co-owner of Reefs to Rockies. “Today, these same clients want life-changing trips to see amazing wildlife, but now more than ever, they are keenly aware of value for money when planning travel. This is why the Reefs to Rockies team has designed itineraries that are sure to make a lasting impression at an unbeatable value.”

Off the beaten path destinations such as Ilha de Mozambique in Mozambique and Isla Mujeres in Mexico offer a unique value vacations at a rare price. Ilha de Mozambique or Ilha, as referred to by the locals, vibrates with such rich culture and history. The people are impeccably friendly and the Portuguese architecture is meticulous and colorful. White sandy beaches meet turquoise waters and a slight breeze carries the tropical island feel across the charming city, Mozambique’s only UNESCO World Heritage. Isla Mujeres contains the same island feel a little closer to home for North American travelers. It is a great value vacation destination for those who want to get away from the crowds of nearby resort cities like Cancun, but still enjoy the best of Mexico. Travelers can swim with whale sharks, the largest fish on the planet, in addition to enjoying many other water-based adventure activities. See Reefs to Rockies Swimming with Whale Sharks sample itinerary for more information: http://www.reefstorockies.com/mexico-itinerary2.html

For travelers looking for adventures in more established destinations, Ecuador and Costa Rica offer classic experiences such as hiking in rainforests and in the shadows of volcanoes, patrolling beaches for nesting leatherback sea turtles, and seeing evolution’s workshop on the Galapagos Islands.

Ecuador has plenty to offer with its array of indigenous cultures, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and vast landscapes. See Reefs to Rockies’ Best of Three Worlds itinerary for more information: http://www.reefstorockies.com/ecuador-itinerary.html. Costa Rica, a world leader in ecotourism and sustainability, offers an incredible value vacation and smaller crowds in the “green season” of May through August. Travelers can participate in hands-on conservation efforts to save endangered leatherback sea turtles, an activity sure to leave a lasting impression. See Reefs to Rockies’ Leatherback and Caribbean Coast itinerary for more information: http://www.reefstorockies.com/cr-itinerary.html.

Travelers can learn more about these fantastic 2010 value vacation as well more about Reefs to Rockies, a company who believes that responsible and sustainable tourism can make a tremendous impact in areas in need of conservation, by contacting Sheridan Samano by email (Sheridan@ReefstoRockies.com) or by phone (+1.303.860.6045).

Reefs to Rockies is a boutique tour operator specializing in customized itineraries to destinations famous for their wildlife and biodiversity. These “biodiversity hotspots” offer travelers unparalleled opportunities to view wildlife in their natural environments with the launch of these value vacations. The company carefully considers the impact of their activities on the environment and local communities, and they remain committed to promoting the principles of sustainable and responsible tourism. Reefs to Rockies’ clients can expect exceptional itineraries, spectacular wildlife, and expert guides. Conservation through tourism.

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Reefs to Rockies LLC specializes in designing unique itineraries to adventurous locations made famous by their spectacular flora and fauna. The founders of Reefs to Rockies believe that traveling to diverse destinations is a process of discovery, and that amazing lessons are waiting to be learned. They are committed to promoting the principles of sustainable and responsible tourism and feel that it is their duty as travel planners to consider the impacts their itineraries have on the environment, on wildlife, and on local communities.

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